HIV/AIDS Education for Adolescents--A CD ROM Curriculum

We will develop an easy-to-use and informative CD- ROM interactive computer program for middle andschools which will focus on HIV/AIDS, reduction of risk behavior and skills to negotiate safe sex. Aadolescents have been provided with some formal instruction about HIV/AIDS, misconceptions still perrisky behavior continue to be a cause for concern. The CD-ROM will be developed for 12 - 19 year oldinclude 1) a library of articles that can be read or listened to; 2) news footage of famous personalHIV/AIDS; 3) simulations of scenarios involving decision-making skills; and 4) vignettes to assist ssolving and communication skills needed to negotiate reduction of risk behavior. The following tasksPhase 1: Task 1: In consultation with health education experts, NERI staff will develop the content,working prototype for the program. Task 2: Conduct focus groups with classroom teachers and studentsschool range. Task 3: Revise the content, design specifications, and prototype based on focus group4: Finalize a production schedule and budget for Phase II.